L.L.Bean Recalls Knife with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18736 · Apr 12, 2018 · L.L.Bean
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18736
- Date
- Apr 12, 2018
- Company
- L.L.Bean
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath. The sheath measures 7 inches long by 2 inches wide, is made of brown leather and contains white stitching down one side. The knife blade measures 3.55 inches long by 1 inch wide, is made of stainless steel and is attached to a light brown handle. L.L.Bean is embossed on the brown leather sheath and engraved on the top of the knife blade near handle on one side. The recalled knife with sheath has the product identification number 501794 printed on the green box in which the knife is packaged.
What can happen
The knife blade can cut through the protective leather sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife with sheath, and cover and store in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact L.L.Bean for a free replacement sheath. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- L.L.Bean has received three reports of the knife cutting through the leather sheath, resulting in minor cuts to consumers’ hands.
- Sold at
- L.L.Bean stores nationwide, L.L.Bean catalogs and online at llbean.com from August 2017 to February 2018 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath?
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife with sheath, and cover and store in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact L.L.Bean for a free replacement sheath. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The knife blade can cut through the protective leather sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.